Lightroom Mobile

How to sync presets from desktop to mobile

Install presets once on desktop and have them appear on your phone automatically. Works from Lightroom (cloud) and, since 2020, from Lightroom Classic too.

5 steps~4 min read

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Sign in to your desktop Lightroom app with the same Adobe ID you use on mobile.

  2. 2

    Install the XMP presets on your desktop (see the desktop or Classic install guide).

  3. 3

    In Lightroom (cloud), confirm the cloud icon at the top-right isn't paused.

  4. 4

    In Lightroom Classic, open Preferences → Presets and turn on Sync Cloud Presets, then start sync from the identity plate.

  5. 5

    Open Lightroom Mobile with the same Adobe ID — presets appear under Yours in the Presets panel within a few minutes.

Helpful tip

Cloud sync needs an active Adobe plan on at least one device and an internet connection while syncing.

Common mistake

Different Adobe IDs on each device — or Cloud Presets left off in Classic — will block syncing.

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